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1682991

	registered interest
	date	17/01/2024
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Guyana: Politics and Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Minister for the Americas, Caribbean and Overseas Territories' visit to Guyana in December 2023; and what recent steps his Department has taken to support Guyana in maintaining its territorial integrity.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	10041
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2024 answer text <p>I [Minister Rutley] visited Guyana on 18 December. I met with President Ali, Foreign Secretary Todd, National Security Advisor Captain Gerry Gouveia, Defence Force Chief of Staff Brigadier Omar Khan and the The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General Dr Carla Barnett to show UK support for Guyana's territorial integrity. President Ali strongly welcomed this visit and our ongoing support.</p><p>HMS Trent also visited on 29/30 December as a further signal of the UK's support for Guyana's sovereign borders. The UK welcomes the Argyle Declaration signed by Venezuela and Guyana in St Vincent and the Grenadines on 14 December, that makes clear Venezuela is to refrain from the use of force and any further escalation. We continue to work with our partners in the region and internationally to de-escalate tensions and ensure respect for Guyana's sovereignty.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 23/01/2024 12:41:25 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1683002

	registered interest
	date	17/01/2024
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Embassies: Flags
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, pursuant to the Answer of 6 December 2023 to Question 4652 on Embassies: Flags, if he will make it his policy to require UK (a) embassies and (b) consulates to illuminate the Union Flag at night.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	10050
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2024 answer text <p>Flags at our Missions overseas are normally flown during opening hours. Where flags are flown overnight, Heads of Mission have discretion on whether they are illuminated taking into account local circumstances, which may prevent them from doing so.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 23/01/2024 12:39:38 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1683382

	registered interest
	date	18/01/2024
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	D-Day Landings: Anniversaries
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what steps he plans to take to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	10416
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2024 answer text <p>Together with the MOD, the FCDO is committed to highlighting the UK's key role in D-Day, and our enduring role in defence and security on the European continent and beyond. The commemoration of D-Day 80 and associated national events to mark this anniversary are being led by the Ministry of Defence. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office will be supporting the co-ordination of any international elements to UK national commemorative events.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 29/01/2024 16:48:28 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1683390

	registered interest
	date	18/01/2024
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Houthis: Iran
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what estimate he has made of the number of missiles that have been provided to the Houthis by the Islamic Republic of Iran since 2014.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	10424
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2024 answer text <p>In 2022 and 2023 the Royal Navy interdicted Iranian missiles and components which were being smuggled from Iran to the Houthis in violation of UN Security Council Resolutions. These weapons were similar to the weapons the Houthis have recently used to disrupt shipping in the Red Sea. Iran has been supplying the Houthis with intelligence and continues to supply them with weapons; on 17 January the Foreign Secretary made clear to the Iranian Foreign Minister that this must stop. A new Iran sanctions regime was launched in December which includes trade restrictions on UAVs and components.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 29/01/2024 12:45:20 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1669043

	registered interest
	date	09/11/2023
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	British Antarctic Territory: Avian Influenza
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department plans to take steps to reduce cases of avian influenza In the British Antarctic territory.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	1049
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/11/2023 answer text <p>No cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) have yet been recorded in the British Antarctic Territory (BAT). The FCDO is working with scientists at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) to monitor the situation. BAS scientists have developed a phased approach, should HPAI be detected in BAT, that aims to monitor and mitigate outbreaks as far as possible. FCDO is issuing guidance for anyone granted a permit to enter Antarctica, which sets out regulations as well as warning behaviours and how to report any instances of this. FCDO guidance also advises all permit holders to abide by any guidelines released by the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators when landing near any bird colonies. Enhanced precautions are now in place which require any scientists who plans to handle wildlife to follow the latest guidance issued by the FCDO and BAS.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 16/11/2023 15:46:49 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1669044

	registered interest
	date	09/11/2023
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands: Avian Influenza
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department plans to take steps to reduce cases of avian influenza In (a) South Georgia and (b) the South Sandwich Islands.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	1050
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/11/2023 answer text <p>The FCDO is working to support the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) following confirmation of cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in brown skua populations on Bird Island (South Georgia) earlier this month, and suspected spread to other species and sites for which samples have been returned to the UK for analysis. GSGSSI has a tiered response plan in place to manage the outbreak and, alongside the British Antarctic Survey, is monitoring the situation closely for spread. GSGSSI has put enhanced biosecurity procedures and mitigation measures in place for different groups and activities depending on the HPAI risk at each visitor or landing site, and is regularly updating site response levels. Visitor landings are continuing at some sites, but will be restricted or cancelled if necessary. A limited number of high priority science projects are continuing with additional safeguards in place.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 16/11/2023 15:56:15 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1669045

	registered interest
	date	09/11/2023
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Turks and Caicos Islands: Violence
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of recent violence in the Turks & Caicos Islands.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	1051
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/11/2023 answer text <p>The UK is committed to the security of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) and is supporting their response to the continued high levels of violence in TCI. The safety of residents in Turks and Caicos is of paramount importance to the UK government. During my recent visit to TCI, I [Minister Rutley] met with the Premier and Governor and reiterated the UK's support for reducing the ongoing gang violence. The UK is supporting TCI directly, including through the ongoing funding of a serious crime team, embedded in the local police force.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 16/11/2023 15:45:17 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1669054

	registered interest
	date	09/11/2023
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Gaza and Israel: Religious Freedom
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact on freedom of religion and belief in Israel and Gaza of the destruction of sites of worship.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	1059
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2023 answer text <p>We have no means of independently assessing the impact of the crisis on freedom of religion and belief however we are aware of reporting that religious sites have been hit. The UK position is clear: civilian infrastructure including places of worship must be protected in conflict. All states, including Israel, must exercise their legitimate right to self-defence in accordance with International Humanitarian Law. The Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary will continue to engage regularly and closely with their Israeli counterparts on this issue. Our focus right now is getting humanitarian aid into Gaza, securing the release of British hostages and showing solidarity with Israel in defending itself against Hamas.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 20/11/2023 13:59:39 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1669061

	registered interest
	date	09/11/2023
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Israel: British Nationals Abroad
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an estimate of the number of British nationals that have requested consular assistance from the (a) British Embassy in Tel Aviv and (b) British Consulate General in Jerusalem since 7 October 2023.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	1064
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2023 answer text <p>We do not comment on the specific numbers of British citizens within Israel or the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) in order to protect ongoing operations in what is a fast-moving situation. The safety of all British nationals continues to be our utmost priority and we are doing everything we can to support all British nationals in Israel and the OPTs and are working closely with Israeli counterparts and international partners.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 17/11/2023 14:56:18 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1684413

	registered interest
	date	23/01/2024
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	British Virgin Islands: Foreign Relations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what recent discussions he has had with his counterparts in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States on the British Virgin Islands.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	11009
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2024 answer text <p>I spoke to the Premier of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Associate Member of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), on 18 January and will visit the BVI in February for further discussions. The Director General of the OECS wrote to me on 15 January about the current situation in the BVI. I will reply shortly.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 31/01/2024 15:43:14 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell